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Höglund A, Henriksen R, Churcher AM, Guerrero-Bosagna CM, Martinez-Barrio A, Johnsson M, Jensen P, Wright D. The regulation of methylation on the Z chromosome and the identification of multiple novel Male Hyper-Methylated regions in the chicken. PLoS Genet 2024; 20:e1010719. [PMID: 38457441 PMCID: PMC10954189 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1010719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 03/20/2024] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
Abstract
DNA methylation is a key regulator of eukaryote genomes, and is of particular relevance in the regulation of gene expression on the sex chromosomes, with a key role in dosage compensation in mammalian XY systems. In the case of birds, dosage compensation is largely absent, with it being restricted to two small Male Hyper-Methylated (MHM) regions on the Z chromosome. To investigate how variation in DNA methylation is regulated on the Z chromosome we utilised a wild x domestic advanced intercross in the chicken, with both hypothalamic methylomes and transcriptomes assayed in 124 individuals. The relatively large numbers of individuals allowed us to identify additional genomic MHM regions on the Z chromosome that were significantly differentially methylated between the sexes. These regions appear to down-regulate local gene expression in males, but not remove it entirely (unlike the lncRNAs identified in the initial MHM regions). These MHM regions were further tested and the most balanced genes appear to show decreased expression in males, whilst methylation appeared to be far more correlated with gene expression in the less balanced, as compared to the most balanced genes. In addition, quantitative trait loci (QTL) that regulate variation in methylation on the Z chromosome, and those loci that regulate methylation on the autosomes that derive from the Z chromosome were mapped. Trans-effect hotspots were also identified that were based on the autosomes but affected the Z, and also one that was based on the Z chromosome but that affected both autosomal and sex chromosome DNA methylation regulation. We show that both cis and trans loci that originate from the Z chromosome never exhibit an interaction with sex, whereas trans loci originating from the autosomes but affecting the Z chromosome always display such an interaction. Our results highlight how additional MHM regions are actually present on the Z chromosome, and they appear to have smaller-scale effects on gene expression in males. Quantitative variation in methylation is also regulated both from the autosomes to the Z chromosome, and from the Z chromosome to the autosomes.
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- Andrey Höglund
- Science for Life Laboratory, Department of Environmental Science, Stockholm University, Stockholm, Sweden
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- AVIAN Behavioural Genomics and Physiology Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- Physiology and Environmental Toxicology Program, Department of Organismal Biology, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- AVIAN Behavioural Genomics and Physiology Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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- AVIAN Behavioural Genomics and Physiology Group, Linköping University, Linköping, Sweden
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Gorvin CM. Recent advances in calcium-sensing receptor structures and signaling pathways. PROGRESS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE 2023; 195:121-135. [PMID: 36707151 DOI: 10.1016/bs.pmbts.2022.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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The calcium-sensing receptor (CaSR) is a class C GPCR that has a fundamental role in extracellular calcium homeostasis by regulating parathyroid hormone release and urinary calcium excretion. Germline mutations in the receptor cause disorders of calcium homeostasis and studies of the functional effects of these mutations has facilitated understanding of CaSR signaling and how allosteric modulators affect these responses. In the past year, five cryo-EM structures of the near full-length CaSR have been published, demonstrating how agonist-binding transmits changes in the CaSR extracellular domain to the transmembrane region to activate G proteins, and how allosteric modulators affect these structural dynamics. Additionally, several recent studies have identified CaSR interacting proteins that regulate CaSR signaling and trafficking and contribute to understanding how the receptor achieves rapid and diverse physiological responses.
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- Caroline M Gorvin
- Centre of Membrane Proteins and Receptors (COMPARE), Universities of Birmingham and Nottingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom; Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research (IMSR) and Centre for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, Birmingham Health Partners, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Hou YC, Zheng CM, Chiu HW, Liu WC, Lu KC, Lu CL. Role of Calcimimetics in Treating Bone and Mineral Disorders Related to Chronic Kidney Disease. Pharmaceuticals (Basel) 2022; 15:952. [PMID: 36015101 PMCID: PMC9415417 DOI: 10.3390/ph15080952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2022] [Revised: 07/25/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Renal osteodystrophy is common in patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease and leads to the risks of fracture and extraosseous vascular calcification. Secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is characterized by a compensatory increase in parathyroid hormone (PTH) secretion in response to decreased renal phosphate excretion, resulting in potentiating bone resorption and decreased bone quantity and quality. Calcium-sensing receptors (CaSRs) are group C G-proteins and negatively regulate the parathyroid glands through (1) increasing CaSR insertion within the plasma membrane, (2) increasing 1,25-dihydroxy vitamin D3 within the kidney and parathyroid glands, (3) inhibiting fibroblast growth factor 23 (FGF23) in osteocytes, and (4) attenuating intestinal calcium absorption through Transient Receptor Potential Vanilloid subfamily member 6 (TRPV6). Calcimimetics (CaMs) decrease PTH concentrations without elevating the serum calcium levels or extraosseous calcification through direct interaction with cell membrane CaSRs. CaMs reduce osteoclast activity by reducing stress-induced oxidative autophagy and improving Wnt-10b release, which promotes the growth of osteoblasts and subsequent mineralization. CaMs also directly promote osteoblast proliferation and survival. Consequently, bone quality may improve due to decreased bone resorption and improved bone formation. CaMs modulate cardiovascular fibrosis, calcification, and renal fibrosis through different mechanisms. Therefore, CaMs assist in treating SHPT. This narrative review focuses on the role of CaMs in renal osteodystrophy, including their mechanisms and clinical efficacy.
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- Yi-Chou Hou
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Cardinal-Tien Hospital, School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan;
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Internal Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 11031, Taiwan;
- TMU Research Centre of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 11031, Taiwan;
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- TMU Research Centre of Urology and Kidney, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 11031, Taiwan;
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, Shuang Ho Hospital, Taipei Medical University, New Taipei City 11031, Taiwan
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- Department of Biology and Anatomy, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei 11490, Taiwan;
- Section of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Antai Medical Care Corporation, Anti Tian-Sheng Memorial Hospital, Pingtung 92842, Taiwan
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, School of Medicine, Buddhist Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University Hospital, School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan;
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University Hospital, School of Medicine, Fu-Jen Catholic University, New Taipei City 24205, Taiwan;
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Lui FHY, Xu L, Michaux P, Biazik J, Harm GFS, Oliver RA, Koshy P, Walsh WR, Mobbs RJ, Brennan‐Speranza TC, Wang Y, You L, Sorrell CC. Microfluidic device with a carbonate‐rich hydroxyapatite micro‐coating. NANO SELECT 2022. [DOI: 10.1002/nano.202200102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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- Florence H. Y. Lui
- School of Materials Science and Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- Australian National Fabrication Facility (NSW Node) School of Physics UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Mark Wainwright Cell Culture Facility UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Mark Wainwright Cell Culture Facility UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Surgical & Orthopaedic Research Laboratories (SORL) Prince of Wales Clinical School UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Surgical & Orthopaedic Research Laboratories (SORL) Prince of Wales Clinical School UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Prince of Wales Hospital School of Medicine UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Mark Wainwright Analytical Centre UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
- Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering University of Toronto Toronto Ontario Canada
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- School of Materials Science and Engineering UNSW Sydney Sydney New South Wales Australia
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